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I found this light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRJXJZ4/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Is this a good source of uva, uvb and heat for the price and is it all that I would need in terms of lights? @Yvonne G I know you have some experience in MVB

Hello, I posted a thread yesterday on my enclosure and I am planning on DIY making a 4x6 table. So I have a few questions about specifics. Recommendations (preferably with links) for the best (and cheapest) substrate for russians Also recommendations for the best lighting/heating options. (I...

Hello everyone, first of all I hope you are all having a good day and staying safe. So when I first got my russian tortoise on my 13th birthday, about a year ago, I did a lot of research and thought that the best option would be to buy a combo "Lighting Kit" like the one here. It came with the...

Hello everyone, I am planning on adopting a kitten soon and I have a 2 year old russian tortoise currently. I will have to keep the kitten in my room (where my tortoise is) for most of the time, especially for the first few weeks, as the rest of my house is run by my dogs. What are some safety...

Hello Y’all, I just noticed that my Russian tortoise Sheldon has a couple red patches (maybe a rash) and a small whiteish sore on his knee. I tried to get a picture but he kept moving so it isn’t the best. Please help me figure out what it is and what I can do to fix it.

Hello Everybody, I have had my tortoise for about 2 1/2 months and I love him so much. He has been great and for the most part has been eating good but recently (Within the past few weeks) He has stopped eating and subsequently stopped pooping. Otherwise he seems to be normal. He doesn't have...

Hello, so today my tort was resting in his usual place: under his log. And then when I came back in probably after about 4 hours it was split in half. Is this super strength or super crappy wood?? @Yvonne

I’ve noticed Sheldon, my Russian tortoise has been producing this kind of pink goo and I don’t know what it is!

Hi ya’ll I’ve had my Russian for about 2 months now and all has been going very well but I was noticing a few things. His shell has a few raised bumps as well as a few chipped off pieces. I bathe him every two days for at least 20 minutes and have a uvb and heat lamp in his enclosure. The...

Hello, I have recently adopted a young adult Russian tortoise and I know that he is still adjusting but I was wondering how long it took for your torts to get used to you and start to be affectionate. Thanks!

Hello, I adopted a young adult Russian tortoise the other day and I want to soak him but I’m not sure if it would traumatize him since I haven’t had him for long and he isn’t used to me yet.